As a multi-unit franchisee who has opened new salons and purchased both thriving and poorly performing locations, one of the most common questions I get from prospective and expanding franchisees is whether I recommend purchasing an existing location or building a brand-new one

In May, I was standing in my half-packed flat in England, preparing to uproot my family and move back to Ottawa—this time not as a teacher, but as a franchise owner

We are finally here. Over a year of thinking about it, a year within which I went from conversations with Stagecoach Head Office, to business plans, territory mapping and contracts

October has been a whirlwind in the truest sense. Just three weeks ago we opened location #6, and we’re already mapping out location #7 for early 2026

There are moments in the life of any franchise that feel like the closing of one chapter and the quiet, confident beginning of another

With September nearly behind us, two recent weekends have marked important turning points in this launch journey: the National Stagecoach Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and our first Discovery Day in Ottawa

Launching Drama Kids in New Brunswick has been one of the most thrilling and meaningful steps in my journey, according to Anam Memom

When it comes to employee recognition, the first question many leaders ask is: how would I like to be recognized?

We’re late with this month’s entry for the best reason possible: we just opened our 5th Ghost Taco location last week

The first few months of preparing for Stagecoach Ottawa West have been full of lists, logistics, and laptop time

If there’s one thing we’ve learned in the past few years, it’s that connection matters

There’s a bit of a ‘no man’s land’ space after training ends and your business is running. Still some distance from opening day, but busy laying the foundations